Category Archives: Nanaimo
Valuables stolen from cars left unattended near Ladysmith
LADYSMITH - Local Mounties are investigating an apparent rash of thefts from vehicles in a specific area of town. Since Friday, Aug. 16, Ladysmith RCMP say they've received 10 reports of items being t...
Aug 20, 2024
'Lot of families that need our help:' bringing school supplies to Nanaimo-Ladysmith students
NANAIMO - While parents are starting to prepare to get their kids back to class this fall, the need to remove financial barriers to ease access to education remains. The Stock the Lockers campaign, pu...
Aug 20, 2024
Notable injection of rain falls following long dry stretch
NANAIMO - A lengthy stretch of summer-like conditions has given way to recent rains on the mid Island, with additional precipitation expected.According to Environment Canada, 12.3 millimeters (mm) of ...
Aug 19, 2024
'We're really pleased:' over 115,000 view Parksville Beach Festival sand sculptures
PARKSVILLE - A solid stretch of amazing weather contributed to an increase in visitors to the annual Beach Festival. A total of 115,203 visitors were recorded entering the gates of the Sand Sculpting ...
Aug 19, 2024
Nanaimo's VIEX celebrating 130th edition with return to fall fair roots
NANAIMO - New dates, new performances and a new layout means a new start for the Vancouver Island Exhibition. A summer staple for the mid-Island in recent years has shifted dates from its usual late-A...
Aug 19, 2024
Family duo channelling Mario Kart & cancer victory for Nanaimo soap box derby race
NANAIMO - A new hill marks a new challenge for a new group of 52 brave racers all looking to raise money for a local non-profit.The 2024 Hub City Soap Box Derby runs down Franklyn St. in the downtown ...
Aug 18, 2024
Lantzville pride shines through with Minetown Day
LANTZVILLE - For nearly 50 years people in Lantzville and the surrounding area gather for a popular community-driven annual celebration. Minetown Day happens on Saturday, Aug. 17, with most of the eve...
Aug 17, 2024
‘The type of show that you'd expect in a big city:’ fireworks to ignite above Parksville
PARKSVILLE - Thousands of people will converge on Parksville's waterfront for a dazzling fireworks display punching well above the city's weight class. Quality Foods Festival of Lights marks the unoff...
Aug 17, 2024
VIDEO: Elite speedcubers twisting and turning at Nanaimo competition
NANAIMO - Some of the best 'cubers' in Canada, and some from around the world, are in the Harbour City this weekend.The Speedcubing Provincial Championships are being hosted at Beban Park Social Centr...
Aug 16, 2024
UPDATE: Ocean Mile Swim in Qualicum Beach to proceed as planned
UPDATE: The Ocean Mile Swim will take place as scheduled on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 3 p.m., the Town of Qualicum Beach announced. The status of the race was in question due to potential poor weather condit...
Aug 16, 2024